Two new COVID-19 cases. Transmission rate hits 1.0.

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a male in his 20s and a female in her 60s, both Haddonfield residents, have contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 66, with six fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 8,311, with 514 deaths. For New Jersey, 176,501 cases with 13,691 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,974 probable deaths.

Of particular concern is the news today that the transmission rate in New Jersey has hit a key threshold: 1.0. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day.